When Pioneer High School senior Nebi Bhattarai stepped onto the stage at Woodland High School stadium on April 28, she wasn’t just being recognized for being multilingual; she was making district history.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/05/09/woodland-joint-unified-school-district-honors-first-ever-quadrilingual-student/

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Woodland Christian School presents their spring musical, "Newsies Jr." set to be performed Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the WCS Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are available at the door for $10 for students and staff and $15 for general admission.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/05/09/woodland-christian-school-presents-newsies-jr/

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Professor Jason Bond of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, described as “a powerhouse in the world of systematics and arachnology,” received the 2025 Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity Award from the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America (PBESA) at its meeting last week in Salt Lake City. Bond serves as the Evert and Marion […]

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/04/09/uc-davis-professor-wins-major-award/

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Winters Youth Day is set to make its return on Saturday, April 26, for its 86th year — giving the young folks in town a chance to learn the ins and outs of local government in a unique, hands-on approach.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/04/09/winters-youth-day-slated-for-april-26/

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The Woodland Christian girls varsity basketball team took a small break from beating up the Sierra Delta League by beating up on the Monticello Empire League's Rodriguez High School, defeating them 60-35 Monday night and extending their winning streak to 19 games. 

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/02/11/woodland-christian-girls-basketball-team-wins-19th-straight-game-after-non-league-clash-against-rodriguez/

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Meals on Wheels Yolo County will present an evening of folk-rock music with "Spinoza's Dream" a benefit concert to raise funds for seniors.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2025/01/09/meals-on-wheels-yolo-county-to-present-benefit-concert-at-winters-opera-house-jan-25/

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Jonathan Kuminga scored a season-high 31 points as the Warriors beat the Rockets for their 17th straight meeting in the regular season.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/12/05/without-steph-or-draymond-warriors-snap-five-game-losing-streak-against-rockets/

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It’s nicknamed “sweet potato squash” for its lush, velvety texture and the way it caramelizes in a hot pan.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/11/07/its-squash-season-and-were-all-about-delicata/

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About 30 people turned out to clean up portions of the Woodland Regional Park early Sunday morning, including Kris Rasmussen and Robert Kojimoto.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/08/27/community-members-help-clean-woodland-regional-park/

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Technology and fast-paced living are part of our everyday world but spending time in nature can help neutralize the tension and flurry that has become commonplace for us.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/08/17/safe-summer-hiking-tuleyome-tales/

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With the first day of school in the Woodland Joint Unified School District set for Wednesday, 80 local children from low-income families were able to get some much-needed back-to-school clothes during the Salvation Army's annual shopping spree event at JCPenny. 

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/08/11/local-organizations-come-together-to-host-annual-back-to-school-shopping-spree-at-jcpenny/

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Before departing for the Monticello Empire League, the Patriots earned back-to-back Golden Empire League championships.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/07/18/7-pioneer-high-school-softball-players-earn-accolades-before-leaving-golden-empire-league/

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According to the Yolo Food Bank’s Food Access Survey released earlier this year, 40% of Yolo County households with children are food insecure; 20% of households with seniors are food insecure; and 53% of households working in the agricultural industry are food insecure.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/30/from-tahoe-to-yolo-susie-sutphin-leads-charge-against-food-insecurity-civic-leader-of-the-month/

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With potential employment just a conversation away, hundreds of eager Yolo County job seekers packed themselves into the Woodland Community College Community Room at the campus located at 2300 E Gibson Road for a local Job Fair. 

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/27/yolo-county-job-seekers-pack-woodland-community-college-for-job-fair/

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Albert Gallegos of West Sacramento has been appointed to the Yolo County Fair Board of Directors.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/26/yolo-county-staffer-named-to-fairs-board-of-directors/

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The Patriots placed fourth during their final year in the GEL and had five players receive individual awards following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/25/quintet-of-pioneer-high-school-boys-soccer-players-earn-golden-empire-league-awards/

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SF Giants pay tribute to the late Willie Mays in team's first game back in the Bay Area since the Hall of Famer died last week

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/24/barry-bonds-among-those-who-pay-tribute-to-late-willie-mays-in-sf-giants-return-to-bay-area/

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On Saturday, the city celebrated its fourth annual Pride Parade along Main Street in downtown Woodland with a few hundred people in attendance showing that the event has been growing in popularity and awareness.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/23/woodlands-4th-annual-pride-parade-celebrates-growth-community-support/

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Perfect weather conditions, great food and a bevy of updates on Woodland's ascension to new levels were the main highlights of the Woodland Chamber of Commerce's yearly State of the City Dinner on Thursday evening.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/22/mayor-tania-garcia-cadena-provides-update-on-woodlands-progress-during-state-of-the-city-dinner/

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"I knew if my father could come down here, he would," Mays' son, Michael, said to the crowd. "But he's found another way."

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/20/at-rickwood-classic-willie-mays-spirit-hovers-over-sf-giants-loss-to-cardinals/

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The Woodland Camera Forum will present a photo documentary program on the California wildfires by photographer Matt Henderson of Henderson Fire Media. The show is open to the public and free to attend and will be held on Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m., at Norton Hall, located at 70 Cottonwood St.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/15/woodland-camera-forum-set-to-present-program-on-california-wildfires-monday/

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Rhys Hoskins, Sammy Long, Nathan Lukes and James Outman have each gone on to play in MLB after receiving tutelage from Sac State coach Reggie Christiansen.

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/12/pioneer-high-school-alumnus-matias-michel-wants-to-dominate-at-sac-state-athlete-of-the-week/

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The project, which would widen 17 miles of the freeway from six to eight lanes between Davis and Sacramento through the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, was created by Caltrans to ease congestion, improve freeway operation, support reliable transport of goods and services throughout the region, improve modality and travel time reliability and provide expedited traveler information and monitoring systems. 

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/07/caltrans-faces-legal-battle-over-i-80-freeway-improvement-project-in-yolo-county/

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“As the granddaughter of farmworkers, I grew up observing and hearing all the sacrifices my family made,” Amahirani Orozco-Ruiz explained. “Being valedictorian acknowledges their sacrifices and pays tribute to their hopes for a better future for future generations. I hope to serve as a role model for my sister and my younger cousins and that I am able to positively impact my community.”

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/06/amahirani-orozco-ruiz-named-pioneer-high-school-valedictorian/

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Cardinals senior Gabriel Sanchez suffered two injuries during his final football season in the fall but he was able to return from both setbacks because he is "always working."

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/06/05/always-working-gabriel-sanchez-collects-2-state-championships-at-woodland-christian-athlete-of-the-week/

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Lynnette Irlmeier, executive director for the organization, argued that these cuts would result in a reduction of over $800,000 for the nonprofit, which would lead to reduced hours and longer wait times for essential services “severely affecting our ability to support those in need.”

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/05/30/empower-yolo-fights-for-funding-as-victims-of-crime-act-receives-massive-budget-cuts/

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"It feels really good because it shows improvement in my jumping, starting with a bar that I could barely get over last year to now one I can get over as a first jump."

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/05/22/pioneer-high-school-senior-madeleine-juhler-places-second-at-cif-sjs-masters-athlete-of-the-week/

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“Alejandro Delgadillo is a dedicated and passionate dual immersion teacher who embodies excellence in education,” Schevenin said. “His enthusiasm for teaching is infectious, inspiring both students and colleagues alike. With high standards and unwavering dedication, Alejandro brings out the best in each of his students, leaving a lasting impact on their educational journey.”

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/05/21/alejandro-delgadillo-embodies-excellence-at-woodland-prairie-elementary-teacher-of-the-week/

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